Navicula angusta differs from other Navicula species by its linear, relatively narrow valves. Larger specimens may be confused with N. radiosa, which has valves that are more lanceolate in shape.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
35-70 µm
Width Range
6-7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
11-12
Navicula angusta LM3
Navicula angusta LM5
Navicula angusta LM4
Navicula angusta LM6
Navicula angusta LM2
Navicula angusta LM1
Navicula angusta LM7
Navicula angusta LM3 Navicula angusta LM5 Navicula angusta LM4 Navicula angusta LM6 Navicula angusta LM2 Navicula angusta LM1 Navicula angusta LM7

Navicula radiosa

Kütz. 1844

Length Range
52-105 µm
Width Range
8.8-11.2 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-11
Navicula radiosa LM2 Navicula radiosa LM4 Navicula radiosa LM1 Navicula radiosa LM6 Navicula radiosa LM7 Navicula radiosa LM3 Navicula radiosa LM5